Chris Vezzuto
@chrisvezzuto
Strategic technology leader advising C-suite on digital transformation and platform modernization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic technology and business transformation leader with 10+ years advising C-suite executives on technology strategy, operating model design, and large-scale digital transformation for high-growth organizations.
At Ticketmaster (Live Nation) I led enterprise architecture and multi-year modernization programs using TOGAF, BIZBOK, and Domain-Driven Design to increase platform agility, availability, and revenue generation across global markets.
My work includes architecting SafeTix with 99.9% availability, launching merchandising and upsell orchestration that drove double-digit ancillary revenue growth, and delivering AI/ML-driven dynamic pricing and scalable inventory allocation systems.
I partner with senior stakeholders to translate business cases into investment roadmaps, assess AI readiness, lead M&A technical due diligence, and drive organizational change—aligning product, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver measurable business value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Architect
Ticketmaster
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)
Led enterprise architecture and multi-year modernization efforts, architecting systems (SafeTix, pricing, inventory) that improved availability to 99.9%, enabled real-time multi-channel distribution, and drove double-digit ancillary revenue growth.
Lead Business Architect
Ticketmaster
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Aligned business capabilities and operating model with technology strategy, using TOGAF and BIZBOK to map value streams and accelerate legacy modernization via incremental refactoring and capability-aligned teams.
Business Architect
Ticketmaster
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Supported executive decision-making on technology investments and designed solution architectures that translated business requirements into scalable technical roadmaps for global product launches and M&A integrations.
Senior Software Engineer
Ticketmaster
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Designed a data-driven B2B marketing platform and built an artist affinity recommendation engine that leveraged behavioral data from 100M+ fans to improve campaign targeting and personalization.
Software Development Consultant
Rhino Records
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Prototyped internal tools and a lightweight CMS to automate content creation and playlist curation, reducing manual marketing workload and accelerating artist microsite deployments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Claremont Graduate University
Master of Business Administration, Strategy
Master of Business Administration with a focus on Strategy from The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.
University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School)
Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing
Completed the Digital Marketing Professional Certificate through The Wharton School, focusing on digital marketing principles and practices.
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science covering core engineering and computer science principles and practices.
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Organ) focused on performance, repertoire, and musicianship.
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Location
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Website
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